Instructions

Combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, feta cheese, garlic, salt and pepper sauce and mix until blended and smooth. Add 1/2 cup of the walnuts, the capers, the red pepper or pimento, and gin or vodka. Continue to mix until the ingredients are incorporated and evenly blended. The mixture will be easier to shape if it is refrigerated at this point for 2-3 hours before forming.

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the remaining 1/2 cup of walnuts and toss to coat. Spread the nuts on a sheet of waxed paper.

With damp hands, divide the mixture in half. Pat and press each half into a ball about 3 inches across or into a log about 5 inches long and 2 inches wide; don't worry about keeping the shape perfect.

If desired, roll each ball or log in the nuts, patting the coating in firmly. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill until serving. Makes 2 cheese balls or cheese logs.